Tag Archives: humour

Noises Off, Garrick Theatre

Posted on October 4, 2019 by mkmswain

“Doors and sardines. Getting on, getting off. Getting the sardines on, getting the sardines off. That’s farce. That’s the theatre. That’s life.” Michael Frayn’s laugh-til-you-weep backstage comedy transfers from the Lyric Hammersmith (where it first appeared in 1982), and Jeremy Herrin’s superb revival has … Continue reading →

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No laughing matter: The challenges of reviewing comedy

Posted on May 14, 2019 by mkmswain

BroadwayWorld reviewers share their thoughts. Read the full article here

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Dear Lupin, Apollo Theatre

Posted on August 4, 2015 by mkmswain

A sterling case is made for the lost art of letter-writing in Michael Simkins’ dramatisation of Roger Mortimer’s missives to his wayward son. Mortimer’s inimitable turn of phrase, preserved in epistolary form, is the highlight of a genial show notable … Continue reading →

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